Recent content by the_master66

I would also advise experimenting with placement as this can have a big effect on bass output and quality - experiement and make small changes each time. The marantz looks a little weak for the Missions biamping using the Audiolab 8000a on the tweeters and an 8000p on the bass would probably...

Hi Daveperry3018, By all means take a listen to £500 alternatives but I think you'll be dissapointed, I still run some Castle Howard S2's and they do a great job and keep getter better with other upgrades, I looked at replacing them once or twice but in my opinion I'd need to spend £2.5K+ to...

Yes my NAC 122x NAP 150x combo sounds exactly the same as my old Audiolab 8000q/8000p................not Incidently whilst my Audiolab was broken I briefly used a Yamaha DSP-A5 as a stereo amp .......technically more powerful than my nap 150x - polite and even handed but had nowhere near the...

Hi Richardw42, How about the NAD D7050 partnered with B & W 684 S2's or Q Acoustics 3050's Should fit the bill and sound good.... Time to audtion a few combinations... Thanks The_Master66

To you or me maybe but it all depends on gregorpi's personal circumstances - the additional £200 maybe beyond his reach.....he states that the 6000 and 6005 are both outside his budget in one of the posts....

I'm sure you would Vladimir however this would be outside gregorpi 's budget.....

Hi Gregorpi, I would make a change......the NAD has let you down twice, Marantz is a good choice - I would try to look for a CD6000 or even a CD6005 if budget allows. Thanks The_Master

Hi GregorPi, Please can you tell us roughly how much the repair will cost to give us an idea of budget you are working to? Thanks

Hi Jfil, To be honest any of those amps will be fine the Q acoustics are not fussy - a quick search on a well know auction site yielded a few although old more interesting amps. There's a Pioneer A400 for £110, Cyrus 6VS for £150 and various Arcam amps such as an Alpha 8 at £135 all these...

Hi Matthew, Another option would be an Audiolab 8200dq and 8200p - you can always pick up a 8200cdq if you need the possibility to play CD's ......these are usually easily available on ebay and would work nicely with the Missions, What HiFi used Audiolab gear in there reference system with the...

Hi Jfil, I would choose the Q Acoustic 2020i - richer sounds have them at £100 and £120 - I'm sure either would be great all depends on whether you have the extra cash and room for the 2020i's....... Thanks The_master66

Hi Mickey Bubbles, They'll be fine together - don't worry too much about the speaker ratings they are only a guide to suitable amps anyway.....most speakers have a range (say 50W-150w) but don't worry about it, if it sounds good that's all that matters. Thanks The_Master

Hi rmatthew, On ebay , search for 8200p and ticked the completed items box - I often use this so I guage actual selling prices , there have been a few go through at that price.....yhou may have to be patient though. Thanks The_Master66

Hi rmatthew, Audiolab kit would seems a good match for the Missions - this was a common pairing for them back in the day and would provide plenty of clean and reliable power that the will Missions love, looking on the various second hand sites 8200p's can be purchased for between £200-£250 and...

Hi Adamsimcox, This seems an almost rude question- but you haven't accidently hit the mute button have you? Failing that double check the speaker connections at both ends pay particular attention to ensure that no stray wires are touching and that any banana plug/spades are not loose/touching...